You are so French! Success stories à la Française youaresofrench.thepodcast

Welcome to today's episode, a special design edition for Melbourne Design Week 2024. We are joined by Mathilde Delatte, the founder and creative director of Belleville Studio in Melbourne. In this conversation, we explore Mathilde’s journey in Australia, which began with a dream and a lot of courage. We delve into the essence of French style, Mathilde’s perspective on the local design scene, and her insights on building a network as a creative professional in a saturated market. 
Enjoy this conversation with Mathilde Delatte.
And if you are seeking a French touch in this year's Melbourne Design Week, don't miss the conversation with French marquetry artisan Arthur Seigneur, one half of the duo Adam and Arthur, in the "In Conversation with A&A" event at Tolarno Galleries on Saturday 25 May. Check Melbourne Design Week website for more info.
We acknowledge the traditional owners on the lands on which this podcast was record, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Boon Wurrung Bunurong peoples of the eastern Kulin Nations . We pay our respect to their Edlers, past and present. 

In this episode we have the pleasure of hearing from Olivier Vojetta. Much like many of our previous guests, Olivier has been living several lives, before Australia and since he settled in Sydney in 2012.
Throughout his journey, he has grappled with duality, and Australia has provided him with both the space and the mindset to fully explore this aspect of his life.
In this conversation, Olivier shares with us how he has managed to strike a balance between his left and right brain, his creative passions and analytical skills. He discusses the pivotal moments that have shaped his path, including the creation of the French Bistro events, where Francophiles gather to discuss life and societal topics through a philosophical lens. Olivier also sheds light on his writing endeavours, where he explores personal and intimate experiences.
Thank you Olivier for this sincere conversation that touches on many fascinating aspects of the life of a French man in Australia.
Bonne écoute !
 
Contact Olivier on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/olivier-vojetta
More about Olivier, his activities and his books: https://www.oliviervojetta.com/
Philo Bistro with Alliance Française de Sydney: https://www.afsydney.com.au/whats-on/philo-bistro/

Welcome to today's episode where I am chatting with Thomas, also known as Thomas l'Ingénieur on social media. Originally from Britany in France, Thomas has been living—and surfing!—in Sydney for ten years now. He's living his Australian dream and is passionate about helping other young professionals do the same.
Thomas is a real go-getter. He creates YouTube content in French to share his valuable advice on finding a job and building a successful career in Australia and beyond. He has more than 48,000 followers on this platform where he publishes content regularly. He also hosts a podcast where he interviews French engineers about their professional journeys. This activity as a content creator and author is almost a second full time job alongside his day job as data manager for a government organisation.
Thomas’ energy and determination are truly inspiring and I have a feeling you'll be dreaming big after listening to this episode. 
Bonne écoute !
We pay our respects to elders past and present and future, and recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are Australia's first storytellers, artists, communities and creators of culture. We recognise their continuing connection to the land and waters and acknowledge that they never ceded sovereignty.
 
Follow Thomas:
Thomas l'Ingénieur YouTube
Thomas l'Ingénieur Website 
thomas.lingenieur Instagram
Discussions d'Ingénieurs
 
Thomas' videos recommendations:
10 things to know before coming to Australia (in French)
How to find a REAL job in Australia (in French)
 
We talk about them in the episode:
You are so French! x Eric Fusil
You are so French! x Laure Legros
 

Welcome to today's episode, where I have the pleasure of chatting with Eric Fusil, a remarkable individual wearing many hats: naval architect, consultant, Associate Professor, and expert in submarine defence based in Adelaide. But Eric's Australian story goes beyond his professional expertise. When he, along with his wife and three young children, embarked on a new life in Australia in 2015, they faced a myriad of challenges. Yet, amidst the fresh start, Eric saw an opportunity for his children to experience life in an English-speaking country with a foreign culture while retaining their French roots. His passion for bilingual education led him to spearhead the introduction of a French language program in a public school in Adelaide.
Join us as Eric shares his journey, navigating the complexities of bringing his vision to life, all while embracing the humor and honesty that define his character. Tune in for a conversation filled with insight and generosity.
 
Bonne écoute!
 
Find Eric on LinkedIn.
We acknowledge Traditional Owners of the lands throughout Australia. We recognise and celebrate their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

Welcome to the first episode of 2024, and what a better way to start the year than talking about cheese! Today we speak with Matthieu Megard from L’Artisan Cheese-Organic. Matthieu is the founder, managing director and master Cheesemaker of L’Artisan and has been researching how to bring the best of French cheese tradition to Australia since 2009. Through his own experience and story, Matthieu brings us a mini masterclass on French cheese, the ingredients and the requirements to make excellent products, as well as some insights on the Australian cheese market. Matthieu also shares what it's like to live in regional Victoria, the challenge of the long distances and how the climate is always his biggest competitor. I hope you will enjoy this conversation like a delicious creamy treat!
Bonne écoute !
Find L’Artisan Cheese-Organic
Follow L’Artisan Cheese-Organic on Instagram
Matthieu’s recommendations for bakeries and pastry shops in Geelong, VIC: 
Born and Bread
That Place Patisserie
 
We acknowledge Traditional Owners of the lands throughout Australia. We recognise and celebrate their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

In this new episode of the podcast, I meet with Elise Léger. If you are a French person in Australia, you probably receive emails from Elise every now and then. Being an active member of the French community is indeed one of Elise’s many hats. Elise is an elected member for the French Citizens in Australia, Fiji, Papua Guinea and she also sits at the Assembly of the French People Overseas representing French people of the Asia-Oceania region.
You would think that these roles keep her busy enough and they do but Elise is also a French teacher at the Alliance Française of Sydney and a PhD candidate. 
In this conversation, we talk about the many faces of the French community in Australia. Elise tells us about her commitments led by her desire to be on the field, close to the people she represents. We also discuss why French politics still matters even when you have been living far away from your homeland for a long time.
I hope you’ll enjoy this candid and warm conversation with Elise.
Bonne écoute !
 
Contact Elise: https://www.eliseleger.com/
Follow Elise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliselegerau/?hl=en
 
We acknowledge Traditional Owners of the lands throughout Australia. We recognise and celebrate their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.